[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by SpaceCadet

It is apparent that Knaus and Letarte can't read. My dog couldn't have misinterpreted that rule. What makes a winning organization pull such a stunt? If Hendrick really didn't know (????) I would think he's be mighty hot under the collar.

since Chad is "the golden haired boy" around Hendrick, I doubt he is required to inform Rick of every little tweak he makes, 'cause Rick trusts him completely to take every advantage possible. after all, it's "rule interpretation" .. something they've been successfully doing for years...

[jks812]

Originally Posted by SpaceCadet

It is apparent that Knaus and Letarte can't read. My dog couldn't have misinterpreted that rule. What makes a winning organization pull such a stunt? If Hendrick really didn't know (????) I would think he's be mighty hot under the collar.

To me this wasn't done as an organization. If it was the #5 and #25 would have also failed. This was a 24 and 48 thing. And like you, I don't understand why they think they have to.

[gpeck29]

Originally Posted by jks812

20-2.1E (parts or components of the car not previously approved by NASCAR that have been installed or modified to enhance aerodynamic performance will not be permitted); and 20-2H (fenders may not be cut or altered except for wheel or tire clearance which must be approved by the Series Director) of the 2007 NASCAR rule book.

While this is great that NASCAR finally put more explanation out than Actions Detrimental to Stock Car Racing and there seems to be a rule, but how does NASCAR previously approve a fender? From my understanding, these things aren't stamp out, but they are made from a flat piece of sheet metal (or several) that are molded by a human hand with the aid of tools until they fit the templates.

This is even given more weight by the fact that NASCAR let the 24/48 teams cut 10" off the existing fender, make a piece to go back in it and then repaint/vinyl the thing. How was that part "previously approved by NASCAR"

Again, this relies on the media accounts and statements over the weekend (Larry Mac) that the car fit the templates even with the "cheating" fender.

The penalties between DEI and HENDRICK aren't consistent. The penalties after the fact are, but I didn't see DEI loose their starting spot at Darlington and be placed in the back of the field nor dis I see DEI sit out any practice time. I understand that NASCAR didn't find the illegal bracket on the DEI car until pre-race inspection, but they still didn't send him to the back of the field.

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by jks812

3.Two of the Hendrick cars passed inspection and two failed. So if they thought it was okay to do this, why didn't they do it to all 4 cars and give all of them the advantage?

I haven't been to HMS since about 1998, but at that time there where two cars "billeted" in the front shop and 1 in the rear shop. the 24 & 25 were in the front and the 5 was in the back. I think when 48 came on board, the 25 was moved to the back shop with the 5 and the 48 moved in with the 24 (since Gordo is it's owner).

this arrangement makes it easy for the 24 and 48 to "share" while the 5 & 25 have to walk across the lot to learn (beg for) the "new speed secrets"

[tkj24]

The last time I was at HMS they had built a new shop for the #24 and #48 on the left instead of turning right into the museum

[Racer Duck]

Originally Posted by tkj24

The last time I was at HMS they had built a new shop for the #24 and #48 on the left instead of turning right into the museum

think I'll fire up Google Earth and take a peek at HMS to see how it's changed...